University of Dhaka
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The University of Dhaka, also known as Dhaka University or DU, is a public research university situated in Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921 under the Dacca University Act 1920, it is the oldest university in Bangladesh. Nawab Bahadur Sir Khwaja Salimullah generously donated 600 acres of land from his estate for its establishment. Modeled after British universities, it is now the largest public research university in Bangladesh, boasting a student body of 46,150 and a faculty of 1,992. DU has played a significant role in shaping the modern history of Bangladesh, serving as a focal point for progressive and democratic movements after the Partition of India. Its students and teachers were instrumental in advocating Bengali nationalism and the country's independence in 1971. Notable alumni include Satyendra Nath Bose, Muhammad Yunus, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. DU holds the highest ranking among universities in Bangladesh, standing between 691 and 700 globally according to the QS World University Rankings of 2023, and ranking between 601 and 800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023.
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History
Before Dhaka University's establishment, the buildings of Dhaka College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, stood nearby. In 1873, the college relocated to Bahadur Shah Park and later to Curzon Hall, becoming the university's first institute.
The university's establishment was compensation for the annulment of the 1905 Partition of Bengal. The partition created Eastern Bengal and Assam as a separate province with Dhaka as its capital, supported by the newly formed All India Muslim League in Dhaka.
However, due to opposition from the Indian National Congress and Bengali Hindus, the partition was abolished in 1911. Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah Bahadur and a Muslim delegation demanded a university in Dhaka in response to the annulment, with Nawab Sir Salimullah donating land for this purpose.
In 1913, public opinion favored the university scheme, which received approval from the secretary of state in December 1913. Established in 1921 under the Dacca University Act 1920, it followed the model of British universities, with Lord Ronaldshay as its first chancellor.
Academic activities commenced in 1921 with 847 students and three faculties: Arts, Science, and Law, along with twelve departments and three dormitories for students. In 1936, honorary doctorate degrees were awarded to notable figures.
The university played a pivotal role in the Bengali Language Movement, starting protests against Urdu as the official language in East Pakistan. The movement began at Dhaka University, where students protested against the Pakistan Government. Tragically, several students were killed, leading to the restoration of Bengali as the official language.
The Dacca University Order, 1973
President's Order No. 11 of 1973 aimed to reconstitute and reorganize the University of Dhaka to enhance teaching, research, and administration post the 1971 Independence war. As part of this order, the word "Dacca" was replaced with "Dhaka" by Section 2 of the University Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 (Act No. XXXVI of 1987).
Campus
Residential facilities
The University of Dhaka provides residential accommodation with 23 residence halls for students and dormitories for teachers and university officials.
Libraries
The university boasts the largest library in Bangladesh, spread across three buildings. With over 617,000 volumes and subscriptions to over 300 foreign journals, it also houses a vast collection of manuscripts and multimedia resources.
E-Libraries
The Faculty of Business Studies operates an advanced E-Library, the largest in Asia, connected to 35 international libraries. Established in collaboration with Robi Axiata Limited in 2015, it facilitates access to journals, books, and research papers.
Health services
The Medical Center, located near the Science Annex Building, offers free medical services, including pathological examinations. Operating 24/7 with 30 doctors, it provides dental, eye, and X-ray services, along with ambulance facilities.
Cafeteria
Several cafeterias dot the campus, each with its own historical significance. Notable spots include Madhur Canteen, with a tragic past from the 1971 war, and DU Hut in front of the Department of Sociology. The Faculty of Business Studies hosts a modern food court for students.
Faculties and Research Campus
The university consists of 13 Faculties and 83 Departments. Besides that, it has institutes, constituent colleges, and seven affiliated colleges.
1.Faculty of Arts
- Department of Bangla
- Department of English
- Department of Arabic
- Department of Persian Language and Literature
- Department of Urdu
- Department of Sanskrit
- Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of History
- Department of Islamic Studies
- Department of Islamic History and Culture
- Department of Information Science and Library Management
- Department of Theatre and Performance studies
- Department of World Religions and Culture
- Department of Music[30]
- Department of Dance
2.Faculty of Business Studies
The Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) traces its origins back to 1970 when it was established as the Faculty of Commerce. Initially comprising two departments - the Department of Accounting and the Department of Management - it expanded rapidly. By 1974, two more departments were added, and the institution adopted the semester system in 1977-1978. In a significant rebranding move in 1994-95, the degree names were changed from B.Com to BBA and M.Com to MBA. Over the next thirteen years, the Faculty underwent further expansion, with four additional departments joining its ranks. Finally, in 1995, the Faculty of Commerce officially became the Faculty of Business Studies, solidifying its focus on comprehensive business education and research.
Currently, there are nearly 153 teachers, 10 officers, 58 employees, and nearly 6100 students under the faculty and the departments are as follows.
- Department of Management
- Department of Accounting & Information Systems
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Finance
- Department of Banking and Insurance
- Department of Management Information Systems
- Department of International Business
- Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Department of Organization Strategy & Leadership
3.Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Department of Soil, Water and Environment
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Medical psychology
- Department of Educational psychology
- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
- Department of Fisheries
4.Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Department of Nuclear Engineering
- Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
5.Faculty of Fine Arts
- Department of Ceramics
- Department of Craft
- Department of Drawing and Painting
- Department of Graphic Design
- Department of Oriental Art
- Department of Printmaking
- Department of Sculpture
- Department of History of Art
6.Faculty of Law
- Department of Law
7.Faculty of Pharmacy
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
8.Faculty of Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Applied mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Biomedical Physics and Biomedical technology
- Department of Theoretical Physics
- Department of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
9.Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of International Relations
- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Mass Communication and Journalism
- Department of Communication Disorders
- Department of Printing and Publication Studies
- Department of Television Film and Photography
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Development Studies
- Department of Criminology
- Department of Japanese Studies
- Department of Women and Gender Studies
- Department Of Peace and Conflict Studies
10.Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Department of Geography and Environment
- Department of Geology
- Department of Oceanography
- Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience
- Department of Meteorology
11.Faculty of Medicine
- Department of Medicine and Surgery
12.Faculty of Education
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
13.Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Sciences and Research
- Department of Virology
Research Campus
In June 2023, the university proposed a 3000 crore Bangladeshi taka (US$280 million as of June 2023) to the University Grant Commission to establish a 52-acre research and innovation campus in Purbachal, on the outskirts of Dhaka.[citation needed]
Institutes
- Institute of Education and Research
- Institute of Statistical Research and Training
- Institute of Business Administration
- Institute of Social Welfare and Research
- Institute of Modern Languages
- Institute of Information Technology
- Institute of Renewable Energy
- Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies
- Institute of Health Economics[1]
- Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology
- National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Research centers
- Bureau of Economic Research
- Bureau of Business Research
- Bose Center for Advanced Study and Research in Natural Sciences
- Renewable Energy Research Centre
- Delta Research Centre
Residential halls and hostels
- Jagannath Hall
- Salimullah Muslim Hall
- Shahidullah Hall (Dhaka Hall)
- Fazlul Haq (Muslim) Hall
- Zahurul Haq Hall
- Ruqayyah Hall
- Masterda Surja Sen Hall
- Sir P. J Hartog (International Hostel) International Hall
- Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall
- Shamsun Nahar Hall
- Kabi Jasimuddin Hall
- Sir A. F Rahman Hall
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall
- Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall
- Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall
- Amar Ekushey Hall
- Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib Hall
- Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall
- Bijoy Ekattor Hall
Student life
The University of Dhaka organizes sports and other extracurricular and recreational activities. The office of the Director of physical education provides three types of programs:[citation needed]
- Compulsory Physical Education,
- Certificate course in coaching major games and sports, and
- Intramural and extramural programs.
University of Dhaka ground is the official stadium of the University of Dhaka. It hosts many inter-collegiate and intra-collegiate sports tournaments at inter-city and national levels.
Intramural and extramural program
Directorate organizes and conducts inter-departmental and inter-hall tournaments, individual hall athletics, Dhaka University athletics, and inter-university games and sports. Students participate in national championships in games and sports for which prior training and coaching are offered.
Dhaka University Central Students' Union
Rankings
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International rankings
In 2011–12, the University of Dhaka made it into the list of 'Top World Universities' by QS World University Rankings. Out of over 30,000 universities around the world, DU was placed at 551.[5] In 2014–15, the University of Dhaka was ranked 701 by QS World University Rankings (formerly Times Higher Education–QS World University Rankings).[6] In 2015–16, Times Higher Education partnering with Elsevier ranked the university at 654th position among top 800 globally reputed universities.[7] In September 2015, QS World University Rankings published their 2015 edition of World University Rankings of 2015/16 and ranked DU at 126th position in Asia and 701–750 position in the world.[8] In Times Higher Education 2018 Global University Ranking, University of Dhaka is placed in 1001+ position among the world universities.[9]
Asian level rankings
In 2016–17, the University of Dhaka was ranked 109 by QS Asian University Rankings in Asia.[6] Times Higher Education ranked the University of Dhaka at 191–200 position in the 2016 Asia University ranking.[10]
In the best Asian (and Australian) universities ranking, AsiaWeek ranked the University of Dhaka 37th in 1999[11] and 64th (overall and multi-disciplinary category) out of 77 ranked universities in 2000.[12]
In 2000, the university got a comparatively higher rank in student selectivity (23rd) while got a lower ranking in academic reputation (74th), faculty resources (59th), research (65th), and financial resources (74) categories.[13]
According to the subject-wise ranking by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015 – English Language & Literature, only two South Asian universities, including the University of Dhaka (ranking 251–300), were found in the rankings.[14]
Vice chancellor
- The first vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka was Sir Philip Hartog.[15] There have been 28 vice chancellors of Dhaka University.
- The current vice chancellor is ASM Maksud Kamal.
Notable alumni and faculty members
Affiliated colleges
- Government Bangla College
- Dhaka College
- Government Titumir College
- Eden Mohila College
- Kabi Nazrul Government College
- Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls' College
- Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College
- ↑ "About IHE". http://ihe.ac.bd/.
- ↑ "The DUCSU conundrum" (in en). The Daily Star. 9 October 2017. https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/perspective/the-ducsu-conundrum-1473472.
- ↑ "Make Ducsu centre of all campus activities" (in en). The Daily Star. 16 January 2019. https://www.thedailystar.net/editorial/news/make-ducsu-centre-all-campus-activities-1687936.
- ↑ স্মৃতির কঙ্কাল ডাকসু
- ↑ "QS World University Rankings 2011 (501–600) -Top Universities". http://www.university-list.net/rank/univ-110025.html.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "University of Dhaka". University-list.net. http://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-dhaka/undergrad.
- ↑ "World University Rankings 2016:University of Dhaka". 2016. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-dhaka?ranking-dataset=133819.
- ↑ "QS Top University Rankings 2015/16:University of Dhaka". QS Intelligence Unit. 2016. http://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-dhaka.
- ↑ "University of Dhaka". https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-dhaka#ranking-dataset/629337.
- ↑ "University of Dhaka". The World University Rankings. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-dhaka#ranking-dataset/583359.
- ↑ "ASIANOW | The Rankings – Bangladesh". CNN. 15 April 1999. http://cgi.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/universities/schools/rbc_bangladesh.html.
- ↑ "Asiaweek.com | Asia's Best Universities 2000 | Overall Ranking". CNN. 22 June 2000. http://cgi.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/features/universities2000/schools/multi.overall.html.
- ↑ "Asiaweek.com | Asia's Best Universities 2000 | University of Dhaka". CNN. 22 June 2000. http://cgi.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/features/universities2000/multi/64.html.
- ↑ "QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015 – English Language & Literature". https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2015/english-language-literature.
- ↑ Khan, Muazzam Hussain (2012). "Hartog, Sir Philip Joseph". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A.. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Hartog,_Sir_Philip_Joseph.
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